Website CK Supply
Welder Repair Tech Job Highlights
Title | Welder Repair Tech |
Type | Full Time |
Experience | Required |
Function | Engineering/IT |
Location | St Louis, MO, United States |
Company | CK Supply |
Company Profile
CK Supply is the largest, independent supplier of industrial gases, welding/cutting equipment, and supplies. The company is a definitive source of metalworking and gas-related technologies and solutions.
Job Profile
The company is looking for a Welder Repair Tech who will inspect, troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend the best way to properly repair welding equipment in a manner that meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s operational guidance and safety.
The individual will use their knowledge, established methods, procedures, and techniques to repair welding and associated equipment.
Note: This is not a welding position – it is a repair position but welding knowledge is helpful.
Educational Qualification
- Applicants require a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Technical School training with an emphasis in mechanics and electronics (preferred)
Work Experience
- Possess work-related experience
Preferred Experience
- Miller Certified Service Tech, Lincoln Authorized Service Tech, Hypertherm Certified Repair Tech, or experience repairing Koike Cutting Tables, OTC, and Panasonic equipment
Duties/Responsibilities
- Adhere to the CK Core Values through behavior and words
- Assist in Warehouse and other departments as needed
- Disassemble and reassemble machines using hand tools, welding, brazing equipment, and measuring instruments
- Exhibit courteousness and professional image to customers
- Follow and enforce all safety guidelines and requirements including proper personal protective equipment for employees and visitors
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain welding machines and associated equipment according to blueprints, catalogs, data charts, and technical knowledge
- Make independent decisions affecting the quality of a repair
- Perform estimates of repair for service equipment
- Perform research on inquiries as necessary
- Rewire electrical circuits as needed
- Set up and operate repaired equipment to confirm accurate repair and operation
- Other duties, as assigned, within the job classification and business
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Ability to communicate and interact well with others
- Ability to count and write to accurately take inventory count and complete necessary paperwork
- Ability to operate and use all equipment
- Ability to perform heavy work – routinely lifting 25 – 75 pounds from the floor to waist and occasionally lifting 76 to greater than 100 pounds from the floor to waist
- Ability to read and comprehend vendor repair manuals and instructions
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Ability to work overtime and some Saturday hours as needed
- Must be able to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend and climb ladders
- Must be able to maneuver all equipment and tools
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be capable of passing test certification from two or more of the following companies within 24 months of hiring, i.e. Miller, Lincoln, ESAB, OTC, Koike, or Hypertherm
- Must have extensive knowledge of mechanics and electricity
- Preferred knowledge or experience of welding processes
- Vision correctable to within normal range for vehicle driving, report completion, and operation of all equipment
Work Environment
- Occasionally, may be sent to customer locations for repair
- Work around dirt/dust
- Work in noisy, loud conditions for brief periods of time
- Working in an uncontrolled temperature environment
Equipment Utilized
- Computer
- Forklift
- Mechanical equipment
- Pressurized equipment
- Scanner
- Stock chaser
- Telephone
- Various welding and plasma units for testing
- Voltage/amperage load bank
Safety Equipment-
- All proper safety equipment must be worn according to company policies and OSHA/AWS regulations including, but not limited to: safety glasses, safety boots, welding hoods and gloves when testing equipment, and ear protection.
Benefits/Perks
- 15 Days Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match
- Company focus on developing employees through training
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability
- Competitive salary
- Employee and Family owned
- Employee Assistance Program
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- HSA Account with Company Contribution
- Open-book management
- Strong brand and reputation in the market
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employer’s Statement
Cee Kay Supply and any subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
To apply for this job please visit ceekay.aaimtrack.com.